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Masking in Filmora on Mac

This is a creative editing feature that allows users to control which parts of a video are visible and which are hidden. It helps highlight specific subjects, create stylish visual effects, and remove distractions from the frame. With masking, editors can blend clips, focus attention on key elements, and design unique cinematic compositions.

The tool supports different shapes and customizable adjustments, making it suitable for both simple and advanced edits. It is widely used in storytelling, music videos, and promotional content to enhance visual appeal and guide viewer focus with precision and creativity.

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Steps to Use Masking in Filmora Mac

As discussed, users can apply different shapes as a mask for their videos. Let us have a look at the step-by-step guide on how to use this feature:

Step 1. Add Video and Access Mask Tab

As you launch Wondershare Filmora on your Mac, click the Create Project button to start a video project. Continue on the next window to choose the Import button within the Media tab to add your video file. Once it is imported, navigate to the Mask tab from the right-panel for further editing.

open mask tab after video import

Step 2. Select Masking Layer

Filmora offers some preset masking options across the section, which includes the basic shapes, free hand masking, and AI Mask feature as well. While this can help you automatically determine the best masking option, you can also select any of the Custom Mask available across the drop-down menu. Not only that, click the Add button to import an external mask to your video.

select mask layer

Step 3. Manage Basic Masking Settings

You can add more than one mask across your video, which is visible in the Mask Layers section. To make simple changes to your mask layer, select one and adjust its dimensions across the preview window. Not only that, you can change the overall dynamics of the masking layer using the options across the drop-down adjacent to the layer.

change basic mask setting

Step 4. Adjust Further Parameters and Export

With all major changes done, make specific edits to your masking layer by managing the parameters like Position, Opacity, Width, and more. To add a specific effect on your mask shape, choose an appropriate style within the Mask Stroke section. After making all edits, look for the Export button to save your masked video.

change parameters and export